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S 5805

Establishes the community disaster relief and recovery act of 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Zellnor Myrie and 1 co-sponsor

S 5805 creates a formal framework for community-level disaster relief and recovery, coordinating local relief efforts for communities and veterans facing disasters.

REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
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Bill Summary · S 5805

Summary: S 5805 – Establishes the Community Disaster Relief and Recovery Act of 2025

Overview and Status

  • Bill Number: S 5805
  • Title: Establishes the Community Disaster Relief and Recovery Act of 2025
  • Status: REFERRED to the Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs committee
  • Introduced: March 3, 2025
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Luis R. Sepúlveda
    • Cosponsor: Zellnor Myrie
  • Related legislation:
    • S 8293 (prior-session)
    • S 4928 (prior-session)
    • A 9206 (companion)

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s title indicates an aim to create a formal framework for community-level disaster relief and recovery. Based on the title and committee referral, the measure is expected to address how communities respond to disasters, coordinate relief efforts, and support recovery activities. No text outlining specific goals, programs, or funding is provided in the information available here.

Key Provisions and Changes (Text Not Provided)

The precise provisions of S 5805 are not included in the information provided. Therefore, specific details such as:
- program structure (e.g., a new disaster relief program, grant or loan authorities, or federal-state-local coordination)
- eligibility criteria (which communities or individuals qualify)
- funding sources, authorization levels, and any appropriations
- administration and oversight (agency responsible, grant cycles, reporting)
- timelines, sunset clauses, or renewal provisions
- reporting and accountability requirements
cannot be stated with certainty.

If enacted, typical elements to look for in the full text might include how disaster relief is triggered, what activities are covered (housing, infrastructure, emergency services, mental health, economic recovery), and how local governments and veterans’ communities may be involved. A fiscal note would clarify the expected cost and funding mechanisms.

Affected Parties and Potential Impacts

  • Primary beneficiaries: Communities and local governments facing disaster relief and recovery needs.
  • Potential beneficiaries: Residents and veterans within affected communities, emergency management agencies, and non-profit partners delivering disaster relief services.
  • Governmental impact: Creation or reallocation of program authorities; possible new reporting requirements and oversight mechanisms.
  • Fiscal impact: Unknown without the full text and a fiscal note.

Legislative Path and Timelines

  • Current path: Referred to the Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs committee on March 3, 2025.
  • Next steps: Committee hearings, potential amendments, passage by the full chamber, and reconciliation with companion or related bills before enactment.

What to Review Next

  • Obtain the full bill text to confirm the substantive provisions.
  • Review any fiscal notes, policy analyses, and committee memos.
  • Check for companion or related bills (A 9206 and others) for alignment or differences.
  • Monitor subsequent committee actions and floor votes for changes in scope or funding.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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